Neuros ships HD-capable OSD 2.0 set-top-box

by Darren Murph, posted Sep 17th 2008 at 8:29AM

Was it really 2006 when Linux lovers were sinking their gums into Neuros Technology's OSD? Two years later, we're finally seeing shipment of the OSD 2.0, which diverts quite significantly from the original in terms of design and ups the ante by adding support for encoding high-definition video at 720p in MPEG-4 and D1 resolution in the H.264 format. It's built around a Texas Instruments Davinci-based CPU module and a mini-ITX motherboard / enclosure, but rather than just being a very hackable consumer product, this one is described as a "super-reference design" by CEO Joe Born. You'll likely remember the WhereverTV, which is of course based on the OSD 2.0, and the firm has already landed another partner for the box in Hupla. For the individuals who just want an undisturbed unit, you can latch on now for $250.

Filed under: Media PCs, Media streamers, Set-top boxes, Others

Tags: Davinci, dvr, linux, Neuros, Neuros osd, Neuros technology, NeurosOsd, NeurosTechnology, open source, open-source, OpenSource, OSD 2.0, OSD2, Osd2.0, pvr, texas instruments, TexasInstruments

Relevant Posts

Neuros LINK web / media viewer gets unboxed (Today - 0 Comments)
JVC's DVR-packin' LT-26DE9BJ LCD HDTV gets reviewed (3 days ago - 0 Comments)
DISH Network's DTVPal DVR converter box set to roll out in December (23 days ago - 9 Comments)
TI talks up dual view processing technology for single HDTVs (28 days ago - 0 Comments)
TI promises Dual View DLP demos at year end (34 days ago - 2 Comments)

Subscribe to these comments

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Neutral

squiggleslash @ Sep 17th 2008 11:16AM

So if I'm reading this correctly, this thing can actually record 720p off of the component inputs?

Neutral

Rob Johsnon @ Sep 18th 2008 1:06AM

The WhereverTV home page is http://www.wherever.tv

Neutral

squiggleslash @ Sep 18th 2008 3:46PM

Doesn't look like the WhereeverTV is based on the OSD2 at all, not given the specs listed, despite the article above reporting to the contrary.

Neutral

WhereverTV @ Sep 18th 2008 4:47PM

You are correct. What is being sold today is our first device, which is based on the OSD 1.5 design. We are porting our Global IPG application and will have the new device available by the end of the year.

Neutral

squiggleslash @ Sep 29th 2008 1:37PM

Thanks for the response!

I've been trying to figure out who exactly sells an OSD2, to no avail, and I'll be very interested in your offering.

Add your comments

Your comments:

Remember me

E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment

Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments.

When you enter your name and email address, you'll be sent a link to confirm your comment, and a password. To leave another comment, just use that password.

To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we will make it a live link for you. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br /> tags.

Unused RB2 drum port to unlock hidden feature This Friday: Lips DLC gets in the holiday spirit Microsoft optimistic as Xbox 360 has record Euro month; Sony claims overall lead	GetIt combines the power of three Windows apt-style updaters Google finally lets you make Picasa Web Albums truly private Opera 10 Alpha 1 web browser passes the Acid3 test
iPhone triples market share in Q3 2008 Easy Wi-Fi for iPhone simplifies logging onto free AT&T wifi Patent Roundup: 'Hover' touch surfaces, liquid-cooled laptops	Energy Transfer Equity (ETE): Pipeline to profits? Retail Rally? Open the Door with RTH - A Sector ETF Best & Worst in Money 2008: Breakout product of the year
Riddick debut trailer is dark, gravelly Activision: COD 6, Tony Hawk, Guitar Hero 5 talk 'speculative' Ghostbusters trailer asks who you should telephone	Nardelli: I would sacrifice my job to save Chrysler CNN Poll: 61% of Americans oppose automaker bailout Mitsuoka tries to ape Morgan, succeeds
Left 4 Dead Guide: Showing No Mercy Interview: Child's Play 2008 Big Iron: BSOL	Steelers Player Breaks NFL Gender Barrier, Says Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck Ricky Williams Misses Canada, Where People Were Nicer and He Didn't Work as Hard The Playoff Push: An NFC South Sweep?